Pearl River well-represented at St. Tammany Parish Fair: Pearl River Town Talk

Art work from local students was on display at the recent St. Tammany Parish Fair in Covington. Pearl River High School received a blue ribbon for its educational exhibit, “Nature’s Wonderland - St. Tammany Parish.”

Little Pearl Elementary and Riverside Elementary schools each won a red ribbon award for their exhibits. “A Boat Ride on the Pearl River,” was the theme of Little Pearl’s entry, and Riverside presented “Natural Expressions.”

Honorable mentions were awarded to Sixth Ward Elementary for its display, “Starry Night,” and to Creekside Junior High for its “Exploring Nature Down By the Creek Side,’ entry.

Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School, 38480 Sullivan Drive, will host its annual Western Day Oct. 31 on the school grounds. The event will include hay rides, popcorn and punch. Students are invited to wear western attire, including jeans, hats and boots. No guns of any kind are allowed. For more information, or to volunteer to help with the event, call the school office at 985.863.3141.

Pearl River Library Story Time

The Pearl River Library, 64580 Highway 41, invites youth, birth through aged 5, and their adults, to meet at the library each Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. for story time. The weekly event feature books, stories, rhymes, activities and music. For more information, call the library at 985.863.5518.

Boyet-Brannon VFW Post 5174

Boyet-Brannon VFW Post 5174 will host the Crowe Brothers Band October 20 at 5 p.m. at the Post. Adults also are invited attend a Halloween party and costume contest Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Post at 985.863.7809.

COAST offers many services at Pearl River senior center

Local seniors aged 60 and older are reminded to take advantage of opportunities and services available to them through membership in COAST, Council on Aging St. Tammany, and at the Pearl River Senior Center, 39433 Louisiana Highway 41 Spur.

The Pearl River Senior Center is open each weekday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Bingo is offered each Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., and volunteers are welcomed to help entertain the seniors or lead other activities.

Hot lunches are served each weekday to registered clients at the Pearl River Senior Center. Lunch reservations must be made at least one day in advance, and may be made by calling the center at 985.863.2540. Lunches are served free of charge, however, donations are welcomed and encouraged.

Membership in COAST is free and provides many other services in addition to the hot lunches. COAST membership applications are available at the site.